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Student Activities director takes new job at Trinity University

By Suzanne Gaber · Thursday, April 11, 2013

Director of Student Activities Karen Gerlach will leave AU at the end of the semester to become vice president for student affairs at Trinity University in Northeast D.C.

Professor’s study finds women less likely to run for office

By Rachael Weiss · Thursday, April 11, 2013

New study suggests women prefer to get involved in charities rather than politics.

SG pulls from savings for next year’s budget

By Chloe Johnson · Thursday, April 11, 2013

$8,000 will be pulled from SG's current savings for next year's spending.

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In annual Take Back the Night, Students march to increase awareness of sexual assault

By Tori Dalcourt | April 11

On April 8, AU Women's Initiative's annual event, Take Back the Night's, march to end violence against women was widely attended.

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Heat wave, air conditioning delay upsets students living on campus

By Tori Dalcourt | April 10

Housing and Dining cannot turn on the air conditioning in dorm rooms until April 15, despite student complaints.

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SG commission proposes several improvements to shuttle system

By Chloe Johnson | April 10

Suggested improvements include a regular schedule for the buses, safer shuttle stops and a more efficient tracking app.

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Obama adviser David Axelrod to speak at AU

By Suzanne Gaber | April 7

David Axelrod, campaign director and senior adviser for President Barack Obama, will speak at AU on April 15.

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Patrick Kelly wins SG president election, Fossil Free AU referendum passes

By Kierstyn Schneck | April 6

Patrick Kelly, Julia Reinstein, Ben Johnson and Rosemary Cipriano win top spots in SG elections.

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Tobacco ban to include temporary smoking zones

By Devin Mitchell | April 4

The project team writing the tobacco ban policy established three temporary designated smoking zones that will be in effect from Aug. 15 through Dec. 24.

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ANC commissioner pushes for more bike lanes near campus

By Lindsay Sandoval | April 4

ANC 3D10 Commissioner Joe Wisniewski advocated for a proposal about building new bike lanes that would add three feet of concrete to existing sidewalks along New Mexico and Massachusetts avenues.

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AU observes Body Image Awareness Week

By David Lim | April 4

The AU Counseling Center and Wellness Center are continuing to bring attention to eating disorders on campus by observing Body Image Awareness Week from April 2 to 7.

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‘Greekend’ plans changed following lack of interest

By Tori Dalcourt | April 4

Due to a lack of interest and support from the Greek organizations, Joni Agronin and AJ Custard wrote a memo on April 2 announcing that instead of competing on teams for philanthropy donations on the weekend of April 5 to 7, the weekend will be dedicated to celebrating Greek life unity.

Glenn Weisinger of SOC and Hayat Abu-Ghazaleh of CAS enjoy RHAâ€™s Masquerave event in the SIS Atrium March 29.

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‘AU Crush’ goes off the screen at SIS party

By Sam Bermas-Dawes | April 4

The Residence Hall Association held the 2013 Masquerave in the SIS atrium on March 29 with 80 masked students in attendance including the anonymous AU Crush.

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AU wins SELF Magazine fitness competition

By Rachael Weiss | April 4

SELF Magazine will welcome AU students to the Quad on April 27 to kickstart its 20th annual “Workout in the Park” fitness day.

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Shadburn campaign apologies for controversial Facebook post

By Chloe Johnson | April 3

David Shadburn's Student Government presidential campaign apologized on April 2 about a Facebook status that violated a rule prohibiting slanderous posts online.

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SG comptroller appeals decision to keep candidate Johnson off election ballot

By Chloe Johnson | April 3

The SG Judicial Board ruled that SG comptroller candidate, Ben Johnson, can remain on the ballot after an appeal was made by Joe Ste.Marie.

Two Coca-Cola vending machines in Asbury were seen vandalized with black spray paint on Nov. 25.

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Vandals strike more Coke machines in Asbury

By Samantha Hogan | April 3

Two vending machines were vandalized on the first floor of Asbury Hall on March 28.

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'Malicious' fire set on Tenley campus

By Devin Mitchell | April 3

A bathroom stall on the Tenley Campus was set on fire on March 31 around 10 p.m., in what the AU Department of Public Safety called a “malicious burning.” No injuries were reported. The stall is located on the first floor of Capital Hall, which houses dorms, classrooms and offices. Two fire trucks ...

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Getting to know your candidates for RHA

By Devin Mitchell | April 2

The Residence Hall Association serves as a community government for residents at AU. RHA advocates on behalf for residents, programs events for them, and seeks to create a sense of community among those living in the residence halls.

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Student Government Elections: Candidate Profiles

By Kierstyn Schneck and Chloe Johnson | April 2

Student Government elections began April 2 for the next academic year. SG serves as the chief advocate for students to the administration. Here's a round-up of every candidate on the ballot.

The UFL and Why it's Good for the Sport

Section 202 hosts Connor Sturniolo and Gabrielle McNamee are joined by fellow Eagle staff member and phenomenal sports photographer, Josh Markowitz. Follow along as they discuss the United Football League and the benefits it provides for the world of professional football.

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